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Equestrian Sport

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Changes
There are going to be a few changes for the 2009 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Because of the construction underway at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, some of the locations for the competition have been relocated within the park. From WTVQ. Read more >>

Para-Equestrian Competitors’ and Trainers’ Educational Opportunities Announced
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be hosting a Para-Equestrian Dressage Training Session March 18-19, 2009 at Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Woodinville, WA. From USDF. Read more >>

Equine Welfare

KLA: Horse Resolution Passed Out Of Committee
The Kansas House Ag Committee approved a resolution yesterday urging the U.S. Congress to avoid federal legislation that would interfere with a state’s ability to direct the transportation and processing of horses. From Cattlenetwork.com. Read more >>

In Other News

Authorities trace poisoned eagles to euthanized horse
A mystery is believed to be solved into how a half-dozen eagles were poisoned in Enumclaw, Wash. From KATU. Read more >>

Colorado State veterinarians to host free seminar for horse owners on foaling and foal care
Dr. Patrick McCue, director of the Colorado State University Equine Reproduction Laboratory, will host “Saving Foals: A Horse Owner’s Guide to Foaling and Foal Care” from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. From Colorado State University. Read more >>

Wellington polo player dies of on-field injuries after horse falls on her
A polo player died last week after an accident during a game, according to a spokesman for the International Polo Club. From Palm Beach Post. Read more >>

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